Little-known treasures in Fort Bonifacio

By Mary Grace C. Padin

Fort Bonifacio is known for being a foodie haven where one’s cravings can be satisfied. It is home to many popular chains and even homegrown brands, so choosing a restaurant can prove to be an overwhelming task. Here are some little-known food spots in the city which you can consider to be part of your gastronomic adventure.

MR. JJANG DAK TASTY CHICKEN & BEER PUB

This unassuming, hole-in-the-wall restaurant located at 1 st Avenue, Bonifacio Global City serves some of the best Korean dishes in the metro.

Hopping on the Korean phenomenon called chimaek (from Korean chikin or fried chicken, and maekju or beer), Jjangdak offers 14 different flavors of fried chicken, all with a side of pickled daikon radish (also called chicken-mu, as this pairs well with Korean fried chicken!).

They also serve eight flavors of tteokbokki (spicy rice cakes), as well as a variety of Korean favorites. To get the best culinary experience, enjoy their four combo set, consisting of three chicken flavors of your choice, plus one serving of tteokbokki and a side of radish.

WILD PLANT-BASED CAFE BAR

Perfect for those practicing a vegan lifestyle, Wild Plant-Based Cafe Bar is a food truck located in Uptown Parade across Uptown Mall.

This cafe bar offers a wide array of food choices from sandwiches, burgers, cocktails, coffee, to even ice cream providing vegans a great source of comfort food without worrying about their diet.

Their bestsellers include the Chickpea tuna toast, double cheese burger, choco banana protein waffle, iced berry coffee, choco madness sundae, and affogato sundae, among others.